Some video games are greater than others.
And the Baltimore Ravens are going all out for Thursday Evening Soccer this week, altering their uniforms and introducing a brand new must-have helmet.
It’s the first time in franchise historical past that the Ravens have worn helmets that aren’t black.
“You understand what is going on on,” Baltimore extensive receiver Zay Flowers tweeted whereas displaying off a purple uniform with a raven prominently on the helmet.
The ‘Purple Rising’ group might be revealed towards Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals, as Lamar Jackson tries to remain on a historic MVP path and the Ravens look to maintain tempo with Patrick Mahomes’ Kansas Metropolis Chiefs within the AFC.
“That is hearth!!!” one fan tweeted.
“Lovely,” a second fan posted.
“New helmets are coming,” stated a 3rd fan.
Baltimore unveiled the particular uniforms in June.
Since then, Derrick Henry has turn out to be the NFL’s main rusher, whereas Jackson enters Thursday evening’s sport main the league in passer ranking.
Baltimore had beforehand sported purple jerseys as a part of the Colour Rush uniforms.
For a world TNF broadcast viewers, the Ravens have paired the daring jerseys with new helmets to finish the ‘Purple Rising’ impact.
An alternate Raven brand is unattainable to overlook, whereas gold accents additionally stand out on the helmet.
“I have been ready for at the present time for a very long time,” Ravens senior vp of promoting Brad Downs stated on The Lounge podcast.
“We all know our followers have been clamoring for it. They identical to new issues. However our uniforms have a pleasant conventional really feel and we have had numerous success with them.
“We do not need to be that group that adjustments on a regular basis. We just like the custom we have constructed.
“We have thought of this for years. I believe I had at the very least 14 helmet choices, and that does not even embody swapping decals, locals, stripes.
“We narrowed it down to 2 and that is the route we went.”
Baltimore wore the ‘Purple Rising’ helmets throughout observe to coach them for TNF towards the Bengals.
“They’re robust, brother,” Ravens cornerback Arthur Maulet stated.
“I am unable to wait to put on them. I am a purple man. I am from New Orleans. So (it is) considered one of my favourite colours.
“Purple is for royalty and loyalty. That is the colour of the king. I am unable to wait to put on the purple and gold.”
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